Autonomous School Health Nurse (Part-Time)

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Government, State Schools Nursing Service, invites an experienced Clinical Nurse to support students with health needs at Cairns Special School or Trinity Beach State School. The role offers autonomous practice and collaboration with families, school staff and health professionals in a community-based setting.

This 0.4FTE, permanent part-time position emphasizes delivering individualised health supports, developing plans, and contributing to students’ health, participation and

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support students with health needs to safely access and participate in education.
• Develop and maintain Individual and Emergency Health Plans to ensure appropriate health support within the school environment.
• Provide guidance and training to school staff on student-specific health conditions, including anaphylaxis, epilepsy, diabetes and asthma.
• Maintain accurate and confidential nursing documentation in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Build effective partnerships with families, schools, health services and relevant agencies to support positive health and educational outcomes for students.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Problem-solving

Health education

Collaboration

Pediatric care

Job description

Queensland Government, State Schools Nursing Service, invites an experienced Clinical Nurse to support students with health needs at Cairns Special School or Trinity Beach State School. The role offers autonomous practice and collaboration with families, school staff and health professionals in a community-based setting.

This 0.4FTE, permanent part-time position emphasizes delivering individualised health supports, developing plans, and contributing to students’ health, participation and